Management tools
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8.
management tools
This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine.
This chapter includes:
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Introducing useful management tools
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Using SyncThru™ Web Service
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Using the Smart Panel program
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Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator
INTRODUCING USEFUL MANAGEMENT TOOLS
The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently.
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"Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 24.
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"Using the Smart Panel program" on page 25.
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"Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator" on page 25.
USING SYNCTHRU™ WEB SERVICE
Your SyncThru™ Web Service window that appears in this user’s
guide may differ depending on the machine in use.
If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP
network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via SyncThru™
Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru™ Web Service to:
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View the machine’s device information and check its current status.
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Change TCP/IP parameters and set up other network parameters.
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Change printer preference.
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Set the email notifications advising of the machine’s status.
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Get support for using the machine.
To access SyncThru™ Web Service:
1.
Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click
Go
.
2.
Your machine’s embedded website opens.
SyncThru™ Web Service overview
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Information tab:
This tab gives you general information about your
machine. You can check things, such as the machine’s IP address,
remaining amount of toner, ethernet information, firmware version, and
so on. You can also print reports such as an error report and so on.
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Machine Settings tab:
This tab allows you to set options provided by
your machine.
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Network Settings tab:
This tab allows you to view and change the
network environment. You can set things, such as TCP/IP, enabling
EtherTalk and so on.
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Maintenance tab:
This tab allows you to maintain your machine by
upgrading firmware and setting security information.
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Support tab:
This tab allows you to set contact information for sending
email. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by
selecting Link.
E-mail notification setup
You can receive emails about your machine’s status by setting this option.
By setting information such as IP address, host name, e-mail address and
SMTP server information, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or
machine error) will be sent to a certain person's e-mail automatically. This
option may be used more frequently by a machine administrator.
1.
Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2.
Your machine’s embedded website opens.
3.
From the
Machine Settings
, select
E-mail Notification Setup
.
4.
Set required settings.
Set SMTP server information and other settings to use E-mail
notification function. After setting the network environment, select the
recipient list. And just by clicking a radio button, you can select in what
case you want to receive an alert.
5.
Click
Apply
.